Spam Text Messages

Blueface · 11-09-2010, 08:23 AM

Are you getting these like some of us are?
Seems a new way to try to scam.
They are not the traditional telemarketers for the most part.
They are scammers trying to get bank/financial information.
Not to mention that along the way, they are costing many of money as I don't have unlimited texting.

Most of these messages entail something to the effect of "thanks for visiting our site", call ....... to claim your $100 certificate."

They usually show up with a valid non 800 type number but ask you to call an 800, 877 or 866 number.

If you or anyone you know is getting them, contact the FTC at 877-382-4357 and once on their menu, hit 0 twice to go to a rep.

I am told the FBI is aware of this scam and is working on it but the more information they are provided, the better it will be to shut them down.

11-09-2010, 08:23 AM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Spam Text Messages Are you getting these like some of us are? Seems a new way to try to scam. They are not the traditional telemarketers for the most part. They are scammers trying to get bank/financial information. Not to mention that along the way, they are costing many of money as I don't have unlimited texting. Most of these messages entail something to the effect of "thanks for visiting our site", call ....... to claim your $100 certificate." They usually show up with a valid non 800 type number but ask you to call an 800, 877 or 866 number. If you or anyone you know is getting them, contact the FTC at 877-382-4357 and once on their menu, hit 0 twice to go to a rep. I am told the FBI is aware of this scam and is working on it but the more information they are provided, the better it will be to shut them down. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian